Sleep is a Skill (14 Tips for Better Sleep)
Just like organizing, getting good sleep is a skill that you can learn. I've spent the last few years retraining myself to sleep better and longer, and you can too. Some people can sleep…
I’m Not Ready!
Are you struggling with "I'm not ready" feelings? What comes first, second, third? How far in advance do you need to make plans? When should you call to hire someone to help around the…
Can Someone Else Really Organize My Photos for Me?
It's a question I get almost every day: can someone else really organize my photos? How??? Can Someone Else Really Organize My Photos for Me? The answer is a resounding YES! In fact, we've…
The One In, One Out Rule is a Lie
Some conventional wisdom is battle tested and proven. Some age-old advice needs to get with the times. I've been thinking a lot about one particular gem of the organizing cannon, and why the one…
Why Get a State ID?
I love puzzler questions. One of my clients surrendered his driver's license and wondered whether he really needed the hassle of a state-issued ID to replace it. It's going to require a trip to…
How to Keep Lemons Fresh
If you are lucky, you learn something new every day. I've learned how to keep lemons fresh for a really, really long time. I was talking with a friend about Easter ham (which…